Grilled Tilapia Recipes That Will Make You Love Fish Even More

Grilled tilapia and other grilled fish is a good alternative if you want to enjoy tasty barbecue dishes but without the guilt, especially if you're watching your weight. From time to time, skip the grease and oil of heavy meat dishes and go for fish as they're equally delicious and satisfying!

Honey Tropical Grilled Tilapia

What you need:

4 fillets tilapia

4 limes, thinly sliced

2 ears corn, shucked

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

Kosher salt

Ground black pepper

Prepare 4 pieces of foil (12 inches long). Place a tilapia fillet on each foil. Brush each fillet with honey. Divide lime, corn and parsley among the foils, drizzle with olive oil then season with salt and pepper. Create packets then cook on a pre-heated grill over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until corn is tender and fish is cooked through.

Smoky Paprika Tilapia

What you need:

4 tilapia fillets

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons ground smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine ingredients well. Brush tilapia fillets with mixture then cook fish on a pre-heated grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Serve with rice or grilled vegetables.

Lemon Herb Grilled Tilapia

What you need:

4 tilapia fillets

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons capers, drained

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Whisk together lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and lemon peel in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons basil and capers to the mixture. Set aside about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and brush the rest onto tilapia fillets. Season fish with salt and pepper. Cook tilapia on a pre-heated grill over medium high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. When ready, transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with lemon mixture and top with remaining basil.

Enjoy your next barbecue session with any of these grilled tilapia recipes – they're not too heavy for a meal but will surely satisfy your appetite. Plus they're healthier, too! It's especially ideal for those who are trying to eat healthier!